Chrysanthemum – Facts and care tips

This well-known and beloved plant is often associated with late summer and autumn. Chrysanthemums play many roles in the world of flowers and are popular as everything from garden plants to cut flowers in bouquets.

Scientific name (Latin): Chrysanthemum

Family: Asteraceae (Asteraceae)

Chrysanthemums offer wonderful colors to your home. The color spectrum is wide, with shades of white, purple, pink, burgundy, yellow, orange, and lime green. The form and size of the flowers also vary.

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Care of chrysanthemums

With simple and small measures, you can enjoy a magnificent chrysanthemum indoors or outdoors and beautiful flowers week after week! Chrysanthemums thrive best in pots and containers, both indoors and outdoors in the summer.

Placement and temperature
It prefers a warm and bright spot, but not in direct sunlight for long periods. The less direct sun it receives, the better the flowers will last, and since chrysanthemums thrive well in relatively low temperatures, they can continue to bloom into the fall.
Watering
Make sure to water the chrysanthemum frequently, preferably twice a week with generous amounts. However, it is fine if it dries out a little between waterings.
Fertilization
Chrysanthemums do not require additional nutrients and are very easy to care for. No pruning is necessary other than removing faded flowers and leaves.
Soil
When it comes to soil, it prefers regular flower soil.

Chrysanthemum – a classic and popular potted plant

Chrysanthemums do not have a long history in Northern Europe. It wasn’t until the 1960s that the Danes began cultivating this plant on a larger scale. The reason for this is easy to understand.

Chrysanthemums are beautiful and elegant plants that brighten up both indoor and outdoor spaces. They come in a wide range of colors and varieties: Whether you prefer simple or double blooms, small or large flowers, neutral shades or vibrant color explosions, you are sure to find a chrysanthemum that suits your taste!

The flowers themselves can be either single or double, depending on the variety, and range from tiny to very large. The flowers consist of a corona of tubular, spoon-shaped, or ray-shaped petals. The appearance of the disc florets varies depending on the variety. The flowers can be found in small clusters or singly. The leaves are deeply divided and serrated, with a beautiful dark green color. They also have a distinct fragrance.

Chrysanthemums can resemble daisies and are available in a vast array of varieties. This means you can create great variation in both form and color.

Fun facts

It likely originates from China and Japan, where the plant has been cultivated for around 3000 years.
Can be grown both outdoors and indoors.
It is technically a perennial, but is usually sold as a seasonal plant.
Blooms in the summer and fall.
Has been used as a medicinal plant.
Available in a variety of types and colors.

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